They are both fantastic programs. Don’t choose based on prestige. Choose based on which program will you take the most away from!
@GoBears2023 that is definitely a priority. Both programs seem pretty comparable so are there any notable differences between the two programs?
Both will allow you to do great research. SIMR might give you an edge when applying to Stanford though.
@GoBears2023 Does Simons give college applicants an edge to universities other than Stanford?
Also does anyone know what the social climates are for SIMR and Simons?
SImons is a great program and will give you an edge at any college. It’s just that SIMR will give you more of an edge at Stanford since you will be spending 6 weeks on campus. From what I heard, SIMR is a little more relaxed than Simons but both programs have great participants.
@GoBears2023 Ok great thanks! Do you know anything about the activities outside of the research (faculty talks, camp events, etc.) for SIMR and Simons?
I do not. I’ll ask my friends who went and see what they have to say.
@GoBears2023 Sounds good
I got selected as an alternate for RSI, but I’m still waiting on a response from Simons. How do they usually send acceptance/rejection letters and by when, usually?
RIP, welcome to the alternate spot my friend. I was on the same spot as you and ended up getting declined in the end. I got my decline at the very beginning of May.
Hello everyone
I am a parent, my son just got accepted into BU RISE Practicum. I am wondering what is the major difference between Research track vs. Practicum track. Is one better than the other? also, if any of you have done the practicum track can you please share your experience / review? Thank you all advance!
Does anyone know when they will post the results?
International decisions are out, I got in!
for those accepted, Could you guys post your stats/ ec’s and what you wrote in essays? thanks
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didnt get any responses yet
i didnt get anything…
When you guys do get your decisions, can you please post your stats and the decision (even if you were rejected) for future applicants? Thanks 
Here’s a template you guys can use (this is just a modified version of the college admissions template; please let me know if I missed anything because I’m not 100% familiar with the format of the RSI application):
Decision: Accepted
Decision: Alternate
Decision: Rejected
Objective:
SAT I (breakdown):
ACT (breakdown):
SAT II:
Unweighted GPA:
Weighted GPA:
Rank (percentile if rank is unavailable):
AP (place score in parenthesis):
IB (place score in parenthesis):
Major Awards (USAMO, Intel etc.):
Subjective:
Extracurriculars (place leadership in parenthesis):
Research Experience:
Job/Work Experience:
Volunteer/Community service:
Summer Activities:
Essays (rating 1-10, details):
Letters of recommendation:
State (if domestic applicant):
Country (if international applicant):
School Type:
Gender:
Reflection
Strengths:
Weaknesses:
Why you think you were accepted/selected as alternate/rejected:
General Comments:
Did anyone here apply to ISSYP? Decisions are out and I got waitlisted… does anyone know the chance of getting off of it?
did anyone that got accepted also get into issyp? i was waitlisted there and i really want to get in